THE BIGFOOT ACADEMY 1-DAY BETTER BODY SHOP PROCESSES TRAINING COURSE
Class fee is $400 per student

Learn the secrets to improve efficiency with sanding, spot repair, and buffing processes in the collision repair and automotive refinish environment. This 1-day training event will reduce the time and steps required while improving results for anyone who refinishes cars professionally. Whether you work in a small independent body shop, a large chain, or manage the floor in a collision repair facility, this class will provide you with the skills to shave hours off of each job, reduce rework, improve results, and ultimately reduce costs in your facility.

THIS CLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR PROFESSIONALS. Students must have a working knowledge of basic sanding and polishing dynamics and be familiar with fresh paint applications for automotive refinish or similar applications. There will be limited beginner-level instruction included.

This class will sell out! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn at the premier training facility in the US; The RUPES BigFoot Detailing Academy.

Each class at the RUPES BigFoot Academy is custom-tailored to the student’s goals. We open the class with a discussion of current skills, pain points, and goals then adjust based on the areas of need to ensure students’ success. Below is the basic class outline, but these subjects can be changed, rearranged, expanded, or limited based on class input and feedback. All topics are a combination of both classroom theory and hands-on time. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that each student leaves the class having gained valuable technical skills that they can put to work immediately.

• Dry sanding/panel prep with dust extraction systems
• Denib, spot repair, and edgework procedures for maximum efficiency
• Texture leveling and texture matching procedures with DA tools
• Optimizing rotary polishing techniques for cut and finish
• Random orbital options for sand mark removal and superior finishing

Lead instructors:
Jason Rose | Global Director of Training, RUPES
Todd Helme | Senior Technical Advisor, RUPES

*Note – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures.

SOLD OUT! THE BIGFOOT ACADEMY INTENSIVE 1-DAY POLISHING COURSE ($400)

A one-day, intensive, no-nonsense, training designed to help technicians get the peak polishing performance out of BigFoot polishing systems. In our years of supporting professional detailers, bodyshop technicians, and other professionals who polish daily, we’ve learned that while most users are getting deliverable results out of the system, they haven’t unlocked its full potential. In this course, you’ll work with our team of trainers to understand the dynamics of surface correction and how to adjust variables to deliver optimal performance, improved results, and do so more efficiently! This class will focus entirely on our flagship polishing system, BigFoot random orbital, for use in sanding and high-quality, efficient, surface correction.

THIS CLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR PROFESSIONALS. Students must have a working knowledge of paint correction and be proficient in the use of random orbital polishers at the very minimum. There will be a very limited amount of introductory-level review included in this course.

CLASS OUTLINE:

• Machine spot sanding for isolated defect removal
• Proper application of the BigFoot Random Orbital System
• Diagnosing paint types
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Paint correction variables and adjustments
• Maximizing efficiency and results
• Edgework efficiency

CLASS INSTRUCTORS:

• Jason Rose, Global Director of Training
• Dylan von Kleist, North American Marketing Manager

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – Taking into account recent changes in local regulations regarding COVID health and safety, masks will be optional for the training event. However, if participants wish to tour any part of the facility outside of the BigFoot Detailing Academy, such as the manufacturing floor, a mask must be worn. If you have not been vaccinated we strongly encourage you to wear a mask. Students will be expected to make reasonable efforts to maintain social distance for the duration of the training and communicate to the RUPES team if they develop any COVID-like symptoms leading up to, during, or after the training.

TRAVEL & LODGING – The class fee does not include hotel or airfare. All students traveling by air should book flights to arrive at Denver International Airport which is approximately 40 minutes from the RUPES facility. Rental car, cab, or rideshare will be required. RUPES provides access to our corporate rate at the nearby Omni Interlocken Resort, and there are several hotel options nearby.

FOOD – RUPES will supply coffee and snacks in the morning, beverages throughout the class, and lunch each day. Dinners are on-your-own, but we encourage students to connect and coordinate dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

*Note – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures.

WOMEN IN AUTOMOTIVE PAINT POLISHING COURSE (by invite only)

A one-day, intensive, training for women in automotive-related businesses that have an interest in advancing their paint polishing skills while networking with other leading industry women. The course is designed to help students get the peak polishing performance out of BigFoot polishing systems. In our years of supporting professional detailers, bodyshop technicians, and other professionals who polish daily, we’ve learned that while most users are getting deliverable results out of the system, they haven’t unlocked its full potential. In this course, you’ll work with our team of trainers to understand the dynamics of surface correction and how to adjust variables to deliver optimal performance, improved results, and do so more efficiently! This class will focus entirely on our flagship polishing system, BigFoot random orbital, for use in sanding and high-quality, efficient, surface correction. This course is by invite only, so click the link below to contact our training team if you are interested.: T

COURSE OUTLINE: 

• Machine spot sanding for isolated defect removal
• Proper application of the BigFoot Random Orbital System
• Diagnosing paint types
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Paint correction variables and adjustments
• Maximizing efficiency and results
• Edgework efficiency

CLASS INSTRUCTORS:

• Jason Rose, Global Director of Training

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – Taking into account recent changes in local regulations regarding COVID health and safety, masks will be optional for the training event. However, if participants wish to tour any part of the facility outside of the BigFoot Detailing Academy, such as the manufacturing floor, a mask must be worn. If you have not been vaccinated we strongly encourage you to wear a mask. Students will be expected to make reasonable efforts to maintain social distance for the duration of the training and communicate to the RUPES team if they develop any COVID-like symptoms leading up to, during, or after the training.

TRAVEL & LODGING – The class fee does not include hotel or airfare. All students traveling by air should book flights to arrive at Denver International Airport which is approximately 40 minutes from the RUPES facility. Rental car, cab, or rideshare will be required. RUPES provides access to our corporate rate at the nearby Omni Interlocken Resort, and there are several hotel options nearby.

FOOD – RUPES will supply coffee and snacks in the morning, beverages throughout the class, and lunch each day. Dinners are on-your-own, but we encourage students to connect and coordinate dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

*Note – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures.

THE BIGFOOT ACADEMY 2-DAY PAINT CORRECTION & ENHANCEMENT TRAINING COURSE
EARLY BIRD PRICE: Registration before 8/1/21 is $750
REGULAR CLASS FEE: Registration after 8/1/21 is $900

Take your paint-perfecting skills to the next level! The BigFoot Academy 2-Day Paint Correction and Enhancement Training Course is hosted by RUPES USA in the BigFoot Detailing Academy located near beautiful Denver, Colorado.  This intensive course will be conducted by our world-class training team and will feature a mix of both classroom instruction and hands-on training.  This class will focus on proper sanding techniques for the removal of severe paint defects, as well as refining paint correction techniques for improved efficiency and results.

THIS CLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR PROFESSIONALS. Students must have a working knowledge of paint correction and be proficient in the use of random orbital polishers at the very minimum. Students should be comfortable with the basics of sanding techniques. There will be no novice-level instruction included.

EARLY BIRD PRICING! Register before August 1st and pay only $750. After August 1st, a registration fee of $900 per student is required in advance, no payments will be accepted at the door.  Lunch will be provided for each day of the class and each student will receive a certificate of completion, a collection of limited edition RUPES merchandise, product samples, and other BigFoot Academy exclusives.

This class will sell out! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn at the premier training facility in the US; The RUPES BigFoot Detailing Academy.

Each class at the RUPES BigFoot Academy is custom-tailored to the student’s goals. We open the class with a discussion of current skills, pain points, and goals. Below is the basic class outline, but these subjects can be changed, rearranged, expanded, or limited based on class input and feedback. All topics are a combination of both classroom theory and hands-on time. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that each student leaves the class having gained valuable technical skills that they can put to use in their business.

• Diagnosing defects and defining paint characteristics
• The “go vs. no-go” paint assessment process
• Machine sanding including and texture leveling vs. texture matching
• Appropriate use of sanding for efficiency in the paint correction process
• Comparison of tool movements, selecting tools based on variables
• Technique adjustments for situational performance gains with all tool movements
• Polishing pad selection and maximizing pads for results
• Edgework tools and using compact tools with maximum efficiency
• Polishing science and the dynamics of how paint responds to abrasion
• Express paint correction, 1-step procedures, maximizing profit by delivering customer-pleasing results

Lead instructors:
Jason Rose | Global Director of Training, RUPES
Todd Helme | Senior Technical Advisor, RUPES

*Note – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures.